Senior Financial Analyst at Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen

Reporting to the Chief Energy Economist, the job holder will be responsible for providing enough decision-making support in matters to do with cost effectiveness and competitiveness of tariffs.

In addition, the job holder will participate in the development and regular update of the corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) financial risk profile for the portfolio and make appropriate recommendations to management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve project analysis and tariff setting models.
• Test analyse the impact of the tariffs on the company’s revenue requirements over the forecasted period.
• Participate in the preparation of KenGen tenders in response to the regulator for new power plants.
• Participate in the preparation of PPAS.
• Participate in the development and regular update of the corporate PPA financial risk profile for the portfolio and make appropriate recommendations
• Engage in value analysis on the impact of new legislation and regulations on KenGen’s business ensuring timely communication on all relevant issues.
• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution.
• Make decisions using standard operating procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics or Finance from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in Finance is an added advantage
• Professional qualification in Finance ( CPA, ACCA) or related field is mandatory
• Member of ICPAK
• Certified Financial analyst (C.F.A.) will be an added advantage.
• At least Seven (7) years’ experience as a Finance officer in a busy commercial/finance working environment and knowledge of Financial Modelling
• Technical skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills